Abstract

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY ON ROLE OF TRIVRITADI KWATH IN VATARAKTA (GOUT)

Dr. Archana Arya*, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Tripathi and Dr. Shweta Shukla

Abstract

Vatarakta is a chronic disorder which cause inflammatory condition with pain and impairment in the locomotor function. Etiology and symptomatology of Gout is certainly similar to that of Vatarakta. Vatarakta is one of the main articular diseases, characterized by severe pain, stiffness, inflammation and pain with movement, burning sensation in the affected joints. It is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi, having Vata Pradhanyata and Rakta as main Dushya. Static lifestyle is one of the etiological factors of Vatarakta. Trivritadi kwath is selecting because it is effective, cheap and easily available for this dreadful condition of joints. Bhavprakash Samhita has described the efficacy of Trivritadi Kwath in the management of Vatarakta due to its Vataghna, Pittaghna and Raktashamak properties.

Keywords: Vatarakta, Gout, life style, Trivritadi kwath.